Recombinant DNA technology: A series of procedures that are used to join together (recombine) DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is constructed from segments of two or more different DNA molecules.
Then, you will have to attend a physician assistant program. This will require an additional two years. So, if you are currently in high school and choose not to attend an accelerated program you can expect it will take you at least six years to become a physician assistant.
The American Academy of Physician Assistants recommends the following when applying to a physician assistant program: 1  Make sure you are financially secure. You cannot work during school. 2  Shadow a PA for two weeks. Do as much shadowing before PA school as time allowsâit will help you in the long run.